How does this keep the food dry? Do I need to buy & attach an air tube?
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No air hose needed. The dispenser has a gasket seal and opens just long enough to feed. Be sure to fill it with much more flake food than you will need. It doesn't waste, but needs a good deserve.
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Unless you have it placed next to splatter from a filter or pump I wouldn't worry about it. Of the 3 that I currently have mounted the Intellifeed is by far my favorite. I have a 48 gallon octagon . All three automatic feeders are mounted for the flip up lid at the top of the tank (approx. 12" x 4" ) I travel a lot. I have someone come in and check the fish and tank every 2 days. I've had this feeder mounted for about 4 months now. Love it. The other two feeders are both battery operated. With the power adapter for the Intellifeed I don't have to worry about batteries going dead. If the power goes off and then back on the feeder resets to the default of one morning and one evening feed. Unless you have it placed next to splatter from a filter or pump I wouldn't worry about it. Of the 3 that I currently have mounted the Intellifeed is by far my favorite. I have a 48 gallon octagon . All three automatic feeders are mounted for the flip up lid at the top of the tank (approx. 12" x 4" ) I travel a lot. I have someone come in and check the fish and tank every 2 days. I've had this feeder mounted for about 4 months now. Love it. The other two feeders are both battery operated. With the power adapter for the Intellifeed I don't have to worry about batteries going dead.... » Read More Unless you have it placed next to splatter from a filter or pump I wouldn't worry about it. Of the 3 that I currently have mounted the Intellifeed is by far my favorite. I have a 48 gallon octagon . All three automatic feeders are mounted for the flip up lid at the top of the tank (approx. 12" x 4" ) I travel a lot. I have someone come in and check the fish and tank every 2 days. I've had this feeder mounted for about 4 months now. Love it. The other two feeders are both battery operated. With the power adapter for the Intellifeed I don't have to worry about batteries going dead. If the power goes off and then back on the feeder resets to the default of one morning and one evening feed. « Show Less
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The container that holds the food is enclosed in the feeder. When it's time to feed, the container holding the food slowly comes out and makes a complete turn emptying the food into the tank, then it returns to its resting place. The food stays dry because it's in a container within a container. You program how much and how often you want your fish fed. You don't need an air tube.
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You can put a strip of paper towel between the food and the seal point, this will stop any moisture from going into the vacuum.
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In a dry place - it has a zip seal built into the bag, so just keep it away from moisture. No refrigeration necessary until you mix it.
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You have to make sure the air is out of it and it will fold down to store. Easier with two people
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I used compressed air, works great! Canned air works well, but if you have access to an air compressor--it's way more effective.
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it does not keep food not for long, especially as you usually have the vent open. You would want to serve within a few minutes.
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Since I don't live in a dry climate like Arizona I can't really answer your question. I can tell you it is not air-tight. We use it primarily to keep the counter top from looking uncluttered, plus the stainless steel finish matches our decor. We are able to keep our bread for weeks but I'm sure that's due in large part to sealing the bread up tight in it's original packaging. If you are looking for something air-tight, you should look at something like Tupperware or similar. Hope this helps...
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It operates on its own. But I'm not sure why you would hook it to an air compressor? I think what you are asking is, does it need a holding tank? No, it doesnt. hope that helps.
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I use mine for chickens and it does run dry at times. The longest it has run dry was 12 hours overnight as I forgot to unplug it. I just filled it and it's still working fine. It has been about a month since this happened and all is well so far.
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Not like the commercial soup-in-a-bag. I suggest you use the optional containers which have a fitting for the suction hose. This unit has a narrow tray inside to catch the moisture droplets while bags (laying on their sides) are vacuum sealed. I tried parboiled greenbeans last season, and if they were too wet, the tray filled before the pump would quit. I like it better for dry items- cheese, dry legumes, nutmeats, etc.As for seals, I do not know.
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This mess kit is not designed for storing food that could possibly leak. Dry food, such as instant oatmeal or dry cereal and condiments in zip lock bags should be fine. So you are aware, when the kit is closed it is "not" water proof. It's function is as a food tray and "sometimes" as a cooking pan. I would not recommend using it regularly to cook in.
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It totally works for that as well! I put sandwiches, rice, yogurt and it seals the food in its compartment. There is no leaking whatsoever. However, I only put food in that doesn't need warming or heating up as I prep lunches the night before and put in fridge.
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Its hard to say without know what your trying to seal, but it won't pull a complete vacuum if there are gaps where air can get trapped, its not powerful enough for that. It helps to arrange the food so that it is at the bottom of the bag and compacted as much as possible before hand.
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I have one, YES, it needs an air tube to push the water into the box. Then the water falls over a spillway back into the tank. Worked pretty good for me. I like the product, would buy it again.
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It is best to store the remaining o2 absorbers in an air tight environment. I use a food saver system to re-seal my o2 absorbers. Place the proper size o2 absorber in the mylar bag prior to sealing it. Just toss it in and seal it up.
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I've used a foodsaver for years to package bags of soup. There is some soup pulled into the drip tray but it is very minimal. The slot that the unit is pulling the air out through is very thin and once the liquid hits it, the added resistance is enough to trip the sealing strip to heat and seal the bag.
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i would definitely use a pump or compressor. it is possible by mouth but that would take a while, depending on how much air you have. lol